Google launches a new Web Stories plugin for WordPress

WordPress Web Stories

Tech giant Google has launched a new plugin called Web Stories for WordPress. The new version offers a drag-and-drop interface to make it easy for creators to get started.

Those who want to take full control of their stories, the plugin includes comprehensive visual editing capabilities, a re-envisioned visual media gallery, image masking, gradient editing, saved colors and styles and several design features, Google said in a blog post on Tuesday.

Google said it has collaborated with Unsplash to make…


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Google Web Stories WordPress Plugin Officially Released

Google announced  that their Web Stories WordPress plugin is out of beta and available at the WordPress Plugin Repository. This plugin makes it easy for WordPress publishers to create content in the Google Web Stories format, enabling publishers to attract more visitors.

The plugin was previously available at GitHub as a beta version. It is now available as a full WordPress plugin.

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Web Stories is a way to use existing content to create short form content that can be “snacked” on quickly. That’s why the format is called Web Stories.

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Get More Pins With These 4 Widgets for Pinterest on WordPress

Today I have some resources to help you improve your visual marketing strategy on your WordPress blog with the use of Pinterest widgets.

If you need more pins and followers then chances are you are already sharing your articles to your boards. The key is to encourage your visitors to pin right from your blog posts. In order to garner more visibility you need to have the right widgets installed. Would you like to increase your content reach on Pinterest? Take advantage of these four resources, and let me know how these work for you!

1) Pin directly from your website – Pin Button

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Gutenberg Hub Launches Landing Page Templates Directory – WordPress Tavern

Munir Kamal has created copy-and-paste blocks. He has built sections or “patterns” from those blocks. He has created a plugin that allows users to completely customize the two features via block options. Yesterday, he released an initial offering of 22 landing page templates that build upon his earlier work.

Gutenberg Hub can almost be called his magnum opus, at least at this stage of his career. It is a continually growing library of free tools for WordPress’s block editor.

Like previous projects, Gutenberg Hub’s landing templates require the EditorPlus plugin. This…


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Google launches AMP Web Stories for WordPress plugin

Besides loading articles quickly, AMP is being leveraged to create a visual medium for sharing content online. Google is now bringing Web Stories to any WordPress site with the wide launch of a new creation tool.

The Web Stories for WordPress plugin provides a drag-and-drop, WYSIWYG interface for making full-screen, tappable content that’s synonymous with Instagram and Snapchat. This content today is found in Google Search and Discover. It entered beta earlier this year, and version 1.0 is now available.

There are various templates, while Google partnered with Unsplash to provide…


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The 7 Best CMS + Website-Building WordPress Alternatives

When it comes to powering your online business, selecting the right content management system (CMS) is essential.

A content management system is a type of software that allows you to develop, manage, and publish web content without technical knowledge. Typically, it requires a third-party host and empowers you to customize and control your website.

However, choosing the right CMS isn’t as easy as comparing prices. To provide the best customer experience on your own website, you should consider your business’s main goals and necessary functionality.

For example, if you rely on written…


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Matt Mullenweg Clarifies Jamstack Remarks – WordPress Tavern

Two weeks ago, Matt Mullenweg made some pointed remarks in an article from The New Stack, calling Jamstack “a regression for the vast majority of the people adopting it.” In preparation for an upcoming article that will include comments from leaders across both the WordPress and Jamstack communities, I asked Mullenweg if he stands by his remarks characterizing Jamstack as a regression. His response was lengthy and is printed here in its entirety to preserve cohesion.

Q: Do you stand by your remarks that Jamstack is a regression for the vast majority of the people adopting…


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Gutenberg’s Custom Spacing Should Be Theme Controlled – WordPress Tavern

Adjusting padding on a Group block.

When Gutenberg 9.0 landed earlier this week, it came with an experimental padding control for the Group block. Most users will not see it unless their theme has opted into supporting the feature using the experimental-custom-spacing flag.

This was not the first that we have seen of the padding option on a block. Gutenberg 8.3 introduced it for the Cover block. Since then, nothing has changed with the implementation.

The problem with the custom spacing/padding option is that it creates an inline style that does not adjust based on the design…


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How to change your WordPress password or reset it

WordPress is the world’s most popular content management system (CMS), with over 63% of the CMS market share. The WordPress platform is used by huge companies, such as Sony, Disney, Microsoft, Facebook, and the New York Times, and millions of other business websites.

If a malicious hacker gets a hold of your WordPress administrator password, your entire website is compromised. This could lead to significant financial damage, and your brand’s reputation will take a serious hit. As such, we advise to change your WordPress password regularly. You should use a strong, long, unique password…


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How to change your WordPress password or reset it

WordPress is the world’s most popular content management system (CMS), with over 63% of the CMS market share. The WordPress platform is used by huge companies, such as Sony, Disney, Microsoft, Facebook, and the New York Times, and millions of other business websites.

If a malicious hacker gets a hold of your WordPress administrator password, your entire website is compromised. This could lead to significant financial damage, and your brand’s reputation will take a serious hit. As such, we advise to change your WordPress password regularly. You should use a strong, long, unique password…


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